Ebob01
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Hi
I am considering getting a 6 bottle beaverdale sauvignon blanc kit and have read through the instructions online.
It states to shake the demijohn to Degas, then add finings.
Do people actually follow these instructions? It seems strange to shake it up and mix it with all the sediment....
Surely it would be best to just rack it, then degas, then add finings. Is there a reason they have stated to do it like this?
Also it states to top up with water to 4.5l, well if I want 6 bottles then it will be just short by the time it has cleared and been racked off the sediment right?
Could I top up with 500ml of apple juice and extra sugar to allow for this? Or would it spoil the wine?
Thanks
I am considering getting a 6 bottle beaverdale sauvignon blanc kit and have read through the instructions online.
It states to shake the demijohn to Degas, then add finings.
Do people actually follow these instructions? It seems strange to shake it up and mix it with all the sediment....
Surely it would be best to just rack it, then degas, then add finings. Is there a reason they have stated to do it like this?
Also it states to top up with water to 4.5l, well if I want 6 bottles then it will be just short by the time it has cleared and been racked off the sediment right?
Could I top up with 500ml of apple juice and extra sugar to allow for this? Or would it spoil the wine?
Thanks